Missouri Volunteers Needed for Annual Holiday Bird Census in Mid-Missouri

The Missouri Department of Conservation is calling upon experienced bird-watchers in Missouri to participate in the National Audubon Society’s 125th Christmas Bird Count. This annual bird census takes place over a 24-hour period between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5 in multiple countries. The data collected helps track the long-term status and trends of winter bird populations. Each Christmas Bird Count has a coordinator who assigns portions of a 15-mile diameter count circle to participants, who then count all birds seen and heard during the 24-hour period. Missouri hosts around 20 Christmas Bird Counts, with count circles in cities like Columbia and Jefferson City. Birders interested in participating can contact the Christmas Bird Count organizers listed for details on specific count circles. By becoming citizen scientists and contributing to this important census, bird-watchers in Missouri can help contribute valuable data to the study of bird populations during the winter months. The Christmas Bird Count is a great opportunity for bird enthusiasts to make a meaningful impact on the conservation and understanding of bird species in their region.

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